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Digital Disruption Meets Automotive Repairs
Innovation // November 18, 2019

It’s a cliché (but a true one) to say that the automotive world, and the culture attached to it, is undergoing a massive, historic change — thanks to digital and mobile technology, and a shift in consumer preferences. Cars and trucks are becoming rolling centers...

Porsche, BMW-Backed Urgent.ly Raises $21M For Roadside Assistance
Investments // January 28, 2019

Roadside assistance startup Urgent.ly has raised $21 million in a Series B round that included venture arms of BMW, Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Urgent.ly To Offer Roadside Assistance To Uber Drivers, Delivery Partners
Ridesharing // April 04, 2018

Urgent.ly, the roadside assistance platform, announced news on Tuesday (April 3) that it partnered with Uber to provide roadside assistance to its drivers at a discounted rate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Digital Disruption Meets Automotive Repairs

November 18, 2019
It’s a cliché (but a true one) to say that the automotive world, and the culture attached to it, is undergoing a massive, historic change — thanks to digital and mobile technology, and a shift in consumer preferences. Cars and trucks are becoming rolling centers of commerce and payments. Ridesharing and other programs are changing […]

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Porsche, BMW-Backed Urgent.ly Raises $21M For Roadside Assistance

January 28, 2019
Roadside assistance startup Urgent.ly has raised $21 million in a Series B round that included venture arms of BMW, Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Urgent.ly To Offer Roadside Assistance To Uber Drivers, Delivery Partners

April 04, 2018
Urgent.ly, the roadside assistance platform, announced news on Tuesday (April 3) that it partnered with Uber to provide roadside assistance to its drivers at a discounted rate. Get the Full...